After sorting through all of the entries that came in for my 2013 “Entrepreneur To Watch” contest, my team and I have selected our top 10 finalists. Starting TODAY, you can help decide who should win the title by submitting your vote!
(We received many applications from inspiring women business owners worldwide, who are thriving in their own way in their business and lives. If you were one of my applicants, thank you!)
Meet your 10 finalists now and vote for your favorite ASAP! (The last day to vote is Sunday, August 11!)
Rachel Holmes – Owner of Aidan James Salon and more than six salons, spas, and medspas, Rachel is aiming to be at the top of her industry. A recent recipient of the USA Creative Colorist title, she’s on a mission to expand her brand and offer licensing opportunities through her recently launched academy. To submit your vote for Rachel, go here now.
Mia Rose – Founder of SoulWoman Sanctuary—a warm, vibrant community of female leaders who collaborate on the monthly publication, Soulwoman eMagazine, Mia and her team developed the Manifesting Miracles eProgram and the 30-Day Bright Faith Experience to serve women worldwide. To submit your vote for Mia, go here now.
Elizabeth Hughes – Founder of Amaranth Collection, an affordable online boutique with a brick-and-mortar store in Oklahoma that was recently voted “Best New Store” by Tulsa People Magazine. Elizabeth’s mission is to provide quality customer service versus just “moving product out the door”. To submit your vote for Elizabeth, go here now.
Ali Rittenhouse – Owner of www.AliRittenhouse.com, Ali has coached women worldwide to reach 6-figure years and 5-figure months via her interactive programs. She is also a small business social media reporter for www.ehow.com, and is the “Digital Diva” for a local lifestyle TV show. To submit your vote for Ali, go here now.
Sandy Bodeau – Founder of jewelry and accessories company Sira Mara, Sandy immigrated from Spain to the U.S. with $1,000 and a three-word English vocabulary. Today, she has mastered English, earned two degrees, and channels her adventures into her business mission: to provide accessories that “break the rules, not the bank”. To submit your vote for Sandy, go here now.
Trisha Blackwell – A confidence coach with a weekly podcast show “Confidence on the Go” that ranked Top 5 in the iTunes Self Help category, Trisha specializes in accelerating her client’s lives to a whole new level through breakthrough strategies from “the inside out”. Trisha’s mission is to find new and creative ways to change the way women feel in the skin they are in. To submit your vote for Trisha, go here now.
Mimi Zelman – President of Women With Know How, a community of women that is helping women grow their businesses, Mimi is also publisher of Women With Know HowMagazine, a publication that currently reaches 31,000 business owners and professionals. She was named one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte, N.C., and a winner of the 100 Best Home-Based Businesses competition by Start Up Nation. To submit your vote for Mimi, go here now.
Kristen Tammaro – Owner of Relaxation Business Coaching, Kristen teaches holistic entrepreneurs how to set clear boundaries in business and use their website and social media to attract the right kind of clients. Kristen was recently named one of the Top 20 Small Business Coaches in 2013 by Clear Simple Marketing. To submit your vote for Kristen, go here now.
Meagen Gibbs Bunten – As founder of Women Races, Megan has quickly led her business to become a go-to resource and community for women’s marathon and triathlon racing. Her mission, to bridge the gap between races and racers, creating the ultimate race search engine and community. To submit your vote for Meagen, go here now.
Kristen Brown – Known as the “Queen of Stress Relief”, business coach and Happy Hour Effect founder Kristen Brown is on a mission to help people create a low-stress, high-success life. She recently appeared on Disney-ABC Domestic Television’s Live with Kelly & Michael, sharing her story and inspiration for less stress. To submit your vote for Kristen, go here now.
So, tell me—which one of these ladies above wins YOUR vote?
Remember, by voting, you can help one of these female entrepreneurs get huge exposure for her business—and a chance at one of the following prizes:
Gold Prize – A free 1-YEAR membership to my Elevate online business training program, featuring weekly online “How-to” Marketing Training Videos, Access Calls once a week with a team of Elevate coaches, and 24-7 online access to a thriving community of entrepreneurs (a $3,600 value).
Silver Prize – A brand new iPAD with retina display, so you stay productive on the go (a $500 value).
Bronze Prize – A Gift Certificate to use towards any of the business-building products in my Success Store. Pick from “Ezine Marketing Power”, “List Building System”, “24-7 Web Sales”, “Millionaire Time & Productivity Secrets”, and more (a $297 value).
To vote for your favorite finalist, visit the Elevate Facebook Fan page now.
But hurry—last day to vote is SUNDAY, AUGUST 11!
Love and success,
P.S. Note, the final winner will be selected based on many different factors (the highest number of votes being one of them). I want to know what you think—thanks for your help!